For Mirrors

Xubuntu is always looking for new release mirrors around the world, especially in locations where none exist yet. If you want to support Xubuntu by dedicating some of your hardware and bandwidth in sharing Xubuntu you can become an official Xubuntu release mirror.

Xubuntu release mirrors

The requirements for Xubuntu release mirrors are similar to the requirements for the Ubuntu release mirrors.

First of all it’s important to know what you are starting with. In the worst case, mirrors with insufficient bandwidth only create issues both for the users downloading from your mirror and your server; if you run any other services, you risk them becoming inaccessible especially after Xubuntu releases. If you are uncertain, we recommend that you do not register your mirror.

Requirements

Your upload speed should be at minimum 10 Mbps but at least 100 Mbps is strongly recommended.

You should have around 25 GB of free hard drive space but it’s always better to have some extra.

You will need to provide the downloads at least by HTTP, preferably HTTPS, but you can optionally provide FTP and rsync as well.

Keep up to date. If you don’t share the latest release relatively soon after the release date (or any other currently supported release), you risk your mirror to be unlisted from the Xubuntu mirror list.

Be responsible. Be committed to mirroring in the long run and maintain your server(s) well. In case any problems arise, take action as soon as possible.